Cleaning the drain port and drain tray
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The fridge freezer has a drain-hole inside on the rear panel; this helps to allow any excess water to drain away, keeping the fridge ‘frost-free’. The drain hole must be kept clean to ensure that the fridge can drain correctly, stopping water from collecting inside.
Make sure that you regularly check for any excess build-up of debris, frost or water in the fridge compartment channel or drain hole.- 1.
Unplug the fridge freezer from the mains.
- 2.
Open the fridge door.
- 3.
Clear any debris from the drain hole channel.
- 4.
Clear any blockage in the drain hole with a straw, cotton bud or a suitable alternative which will not damage the fridge.
- 5.
Close the fridge door.
- 6.
Carefully turn the fridge freezer around to gain access to the drip tray.
- 7. Locate and carefully remove the drip tray. Clean, then replace.
- 8.
Carefully turn the fridge freezer around.
- 9.
Plug the fridge freezer into the mains and switch on.